Chief Operations Officer - Complete Farmer

Responsibilities

• Oversees the ongoing operations of all divisions in Complete Farmer.
• Manages and directs the company toward its primary goals and objectives.
• Oversees employment decisions at the executive level of the company.
• Leads a team of executives to consider major decisions including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or large-scale expansion.
• Promotes communication and cooperation among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the organization.
• Works with the board of directors and other executives to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies.
• Presents regular reports on the status of the company’s operations to the board of directors and to Chief executive officer.
• Oversees the organization's operational l structure, ensuring adequate and sound funding for the mission and goals of the company.
• Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the company’s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
• Ensures the company’s compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Negotiates with other companies regarding actions such as mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures.

• Serves as the company’s representative to the board of directors, shareholders, employees, customers, the government, and the public.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the mission of the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with all department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience in leadership roles. (5 years+)
• Education:  MBA, PMP or MSC in Agriculture or relevant field
• Extensive experience leading Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean manufacturing initiatives in full-scale manufacturing environments. Certifications are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
• Thorough understanding of management and operational practices in all areas and phases of business operations.
• Hands-on, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of successfully developing people and teams to their fullest potential.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• The high degree of analytical skills, initiative, creativity, and problem-solving ability.
•  A sense of urgency in driving projects and desire to set ambitious goals and work aggressively to meet project schedules, utilizing the latest project management tools and techniques.